Controller

The company and it's entities comprise a fast-growing, owner-led construction group generating over $60 million in annual revenue across five operating companies.

Over the past decade, ownership has built and scaled the business through entrepreneurial drive and operational grit. The company is now entering its next phase of maturity—one defined by financial discipline, strengthened cash flow management, and scalable infrastructure to support continued aggressive growth. This is an exciting moment to join a business that has proven its model and is ready to professionalize.

Hands-on Controller to serve as the operational leader of accounting and finance across all five legal entities. This is a high-impact, build-and-transform role—not a maintenance position. The right candidate will thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments where structure must be created, not inherited.

This role is primarily on-site at a Savannah-area office with consistent hands-on presence required—especially during the onboarding period as you establish relationships, assess existing processes, and implement foundational improvements. Flexibility exists for a seasoned professional, but this is not a remote role. The Controller will work in close partnership with ownership a to build a scalable accounting foundation while operating directly in the day-to-day details.

If you are the kind of accounting professional who is energized by rolling up your sleeves, identifying gaps, and building something that works—this role was designed for you.

Financial Close & Reporting

•     Own and execute the monthly financial close cycle across all five entities, targeting a 10-business-day close

•     Design and implement close processes, account reconciliations, and internal controls that scale with the business

•     Produce accurate, reliable monthly financial statements that ownership and leadership can act on with confidence

•     Standardize the chart of accounts and establish consistent accounting policies across all entities

Cash Flow & Multi-Entity Accounting

•     Manage cash flow proactively, including ownership of 13-week rolling cash forecasting

•     Oversee all intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidated reporting across entities

•     Identify and escalate cash flow risks early, providing actionable recommendations to ownership

Team Leadership

•     Lead, develop, and where necessary upgrade the accounting team—setting clear expectations and holding people accountable

•     Serve as a hands-on working leader: willing to do the work yourself while simultaneously building the team's capabilities

•     Foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement within the finance function

FP&A & Strategic Partnership

•     Partner with the Fractional CFO on financial planning, analysis, and executive-level reporting

•     Support ownership with financial insights and scenario analysis that inform strategic decision-making

•     Serve as a key voice in building the long-term financial infrastructure of the organization

Seasoned accounting leader with real-world experience navigating the complexity of multi-entity, operationally intensive businesses. You are not looking for a slow-paced role—you want to make a visible impact.

Required Qualifications

•     7–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrated leadership

•     Prior experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role

•     Direct experience managing accounting across multiple legal entities

•     Deep working knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting

•     Proven ability to implement structure, controls, and processes in evolving or underdeveloped environments

•     Track record of leading and developing accounting teams

Preferred Qualifications

•     Experience in construction, project-based contracting, or asset-intensive industries

•     Familiarity with intercompany eliminations and consolidated financial reporting

•     Exposure to cash flow forecasting models in capital-intensive businesses

•     CPA designation a plus, but not required for the right candidate

In your first 6 to 12 months, success will be defined by measurable progress across the following outcomes

Milestone

Definition of Done

10-Day Close Achieved

Monthly financials are completed and distributed within 10 business days of month-end, consistently.

Reliable Financial Reporting

Ownership and leadership have confidence in the accuracy and timeliness of each financial package.

Standardized Processes

Documented accounting policies, reconciliation workflows, and close checklists are in place across all entities.

Cash Flow Visibility

A 13-week rolling cash forecast is operational and actively used to drive business decisions.

High-Performing Team

The accounting team is stable, accountable, and capable of sustaining the new processes independently.

If you are an experienced accounting leader who wants to leave a mark on a growing business—not just maintain the status quo—we want to hear from you.